Administrative Officer ; Local Government - Luzerne County C&Y

Come help us make a difference in a child’s life! Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is searching for an adaptable and diligent Administrative Officer 1 to join our team. We provide vital services that help children and their families thrive. This role allows you to sharpen your administrative and program management skills while working in a fast‑paced environment that values teamwork.

• Agency Communication: Serve as a central point of contact for employees to help address operational issues, learn about opportunities, programs, and events; establish excellent relationships with community partners and outside agencies; and attend agency, provider, and public meetings to gather information and share input when assigned.
• Operational Assistance: Help the agency Administrator review, update, develop, and implement agency procedures, policies, and plans.
• Records Management: Maintain logs, documentation, and compliance materials for audits, reporting, and budget development needs.
• Program Coordination: Provide administrative support and collaborate with management and staff to ensure public and agency needs are addressed by key programs including Limited English Proficiency, Continuity of Operations Plan, and the Safety Committee.
• Advisory Board Liaison: Help prepare agendas for Children and Youth Advisory Board meetings, maintain meeting and Board member records, and provide administrative support for Board activities and policies.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework: No option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and a bachelor’s degree;
  or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• Hiring preference may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.